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Potato chips vs. Toffee — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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The main differences between Potato chips and Toffee

  • Potato chips has more Vitamin E , Vitamin B6, Potassium, Vitamin C, Copper, Vitamin B3, and Iron, however, Toffee has more Vitamin A RAE.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin E from Potato chips is 54% higher.
  • Toffee has 156 times less Vitamin C than Potato chips. Potato chips has 31.1mg of Vitamin C, while Toffee has 0.2mg.
  • Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat.

Food types used in this article are Snacks, potato chips, plain, unsalted and Candies, toffee, prepared-from-recipe.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +5333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1575%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.6%
Contains more Potassium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +10100%
Contains more Manganese +21900%
Contains more Selenium +912.5%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 8% 62% 48% 71% 113% 2% 30% 102% 58% 45%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 11% 2% 3% 14% 5% 18% 4% 1% 1% 5%
Contains more Iron +5333.3%
Contains more Magnesium +1575%
Contains more Phosphorus +415.6%
Contains more Potassium +2400%
Contains less Sodium -94.1%
Contains more Zinc +808.3%
Contains more Copper +10100%
Contains more Manganese +21900%
Contains more Selenium +912.5%
Contains more Calcium +41.7%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
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Toffee
Contains more Vitamin E +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +15450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13096.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7233.3%
Contains more Folate +2150%
Contains more Vitamin K +689.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 183% 0% 104% 42% 46% 72% 25% 153% 34% 0% 56%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 70% 19% 0% 1% 2% 16% 1% 9% 3% 2% 14% 7%
Contains more Vitamin E +869.1%
Contains more Vitamin C +15450%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +1987.5%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +189.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +13096.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +200%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +7233.3%
Contains more Folate +2150%
Contains more Vitamin K +689.3%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +554.2%
Contains more Water +245.5%
Contains more Other +295.6%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Equal in Fats - 32.75
7% 35% 53% 2% 4%
Protein: 7 g
Fats: 34.6 g
Carbs: 52.9 g
Water: 1.9 g
Other: 3.6 g
33% 65%
Protein: 1.07 g
Fats: 32.75 g
Carbs: 64.72 g
Water: 0.55 g
Other: 0.91 g
Contains more Protein +554.2%
Contains more Water +245.5%
Contains more Other +295.6%
Contains more Carbs +22.3%
Equal in Fats - 32.75

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +895.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.964
33% 30% 37%
Saturated Fat: 10.96 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 9.84 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 12.17 g
67% 29% 4%
Saturated Fat: 20.565 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 8.964 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 1.222 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -46.7%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +895.9%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 8.964

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Potato chips Toffee
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Rich in minerals ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in price Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Potato chips Toffee Opinion
Net carbs 48.1g 64.72g Toffee
Protein 7g 1.07g Potato chips
Fats 34.6g 32.75g Potato chips
Carbs 52.9g 64.72g Toffee
Calories 536kcal 560kcal Toffee
Sugar 0.22g 63.47g Potato chips
Fiber 4.8g 0g Potato chips
Calcium 24mg 34mg Toffee
Iron 1.63mg 0.03mg Potato chips
Magnesium 67mg 4mg Potato chips
Phosphorus 165mg 32mg Potato chips
Potassium 1275mg 51mg Potato chips
Sodium 8mg 135mg Potato chips
Zinc 1.09mg 0.12mg Potato chips
Copper 0.306mg 0.003mg Potato chips
Manganese 0.44mg 0.002mg Potato chips
Selenium 8.1µg 0.8µg Potato chips
Vitamin A 0IU 1152IU Toffee
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 319µg Toffee
Vitamin E 9.11mg 0.94mg Potato chips
Vitamin C 31.1mg 0.2mg Potato chips
Vitamin B1 0.167mg 0.008mg Potato chips
Vitamin B2 0.197mg 0.068mg Potato chips
Vitamin B3 3.827mg 0.029mg Potato chips
Vitamin B5 0.402mg 0.134mg Potato chips
Vitamin B6 0.66mg 0.009mg Potato chips
Folate 45µg 2µg Potato chips
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.11µg Toffee
Vitamin K 22.1µg 2.8µg Potato chips
Tryptophan 0.108mg Potato chips
Threonine 0.253mg Potato chips
Isoleucine 0.283mg Potato chips
Leucine 0.419mg Potato chips
Lysine 0.424mg Potato chips
Methionine 0.11mg Potato chips
Phenylalanine 0.31mg Potato chips
Valine 0.392mg Potato chips
Histidine 153mg Potato chips
Cholesterol 0mg 104mg Potato chips
Trans Fat 0.674g Potato chips
Saturated Fat 10.96g 20.565g Potato chips
Monounsaturated Fat 9.84g 8.964g Potato chips
Polyunsaturated fat 12.17g 1.222g Potato chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 0.445g Toffee
Omega-3 - ALA 0.065g Toffee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Potato chips Toffee
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
59%
Potato chips
12%
Toffee
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
53%
Potato chips
6%
Toffee

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Toffee
Toffee is lower in glycemic index (difference - 5)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 63.25g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Potato chips
Potato chips contains less Sodium (difference - 127mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 104mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Potato chips
Potato chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 9.605g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Potato chips
Potato chips is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($2)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Potato chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/170649/nutrients
  2. Toffee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169671/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.